Luke Rolka

Luke Rolka has a strong background in graphic design and marketing, with experience in various industries. Luke started their career as a Graphic Design Intern at Oregon State University, where they developed and elaborated on the university's identity. Luke then worked as a Colaboratory Graphic Design Intern at the Portland Advertising Federation before becoming a Freelance Designer for Voice for Oregon Innovation & Sustainability.

Luke joined Eleek Inc. as the Lead Marketing Designer, where they maintained the company's brand and produced visually rich digital catalogs and product photography. Luke also oversaw sustainability initiatives and created a resource to help customers select energy-efficient light bulbs.

Afterwards, Luke became the Creative Director at Janrain, where they built the brand and developed visual content for sales and marketing presentations. Luke also provided UI/UX consultations and support for Janrain's website.

Luke then worked as a Creative Manager at Exterro, a leading E-Discovery and legal process software startup. Here, they focused on reframing how corporations and law firms viewed the industry through brand awareness, content marketing, and honed messaging.

Most recently, Luke held several positions at LendingTree, including Senior Creative, Design Manager, and Lead Product Designer. Luke drove high-impact creative for digital acquisition and contributed to the company's rebrand and design system. Luke also played a crucial role in developing creative strategies for social advertising and piloting a Facebook email-acquisition product.

Throughout their career, Luke has demonstrated a passion for sustainability, serving on the Design for Good Committee at AIGA Portland and collaborating with the Portland design community.

Overall, Luke Rolka has a diverse range of experience in graphic design, marketing, and brand development, with a focus on delivering creative solutions and driving results.

Luke Rolka completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Applied Visual Arts from Oregon State University from 2004 to 2008. Luke then pursued a Comics Certificate Program at the Independent Publishing Resource Center, specializing in Comics. Currently, Luke is in the process of obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Design Strategy (DMBA) from the California College of the Arts, with an expected completion date in 2023.